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Otago Daily Times
31-07-2025
- Automotive
- Otago Daily Times
NZTA apologises after vehicles stolen following database breach
Photo: RNZ A privacy breach exposed the details of nearly 1000 people in an NZ Transport Agency database over the course of 12 months. The agency said the breach was suspected to have resulted in at least 13 vehicles being targeted for theft. It admitted the problem to RNZ after one of the people affected contacted RNZ. The agency said the problem involved the agency's Motochek system, which allowed registered users to electronically access information held on the Motor Vehicle Register. "NZTA became aware of the breach in May 2025, via a customer complaint and through police as a part of an ongoing investigation. We determined that the unauthorised access resulted from the Motocheck account of an ex-employee of Auckland Auto Collections Ltd being used to access people's names and addresses from the MVR," it said in a statement. "To date we have determined that names and addresses of 951 people were accessed improperly over the 12 months to May 2025, and that at least 13 of these vehicles are suspected to have been targeted for theft." The agency said it was contacting potentially affected people to advise them of the breach, update them on actions being taken to address the situation, and to provide support and advice to address their concerns. "We have sincerely apologised to those affected for the inconvenience and distress caused by the breach," it said. NZTA said it was also assisting police with their investigations of the breach and vehicles which might have been targeted for theft. It had also notified the Office of the Privacy Commissioner. NZTA said it had systems and processes to protect people's privacy, including the terms and conditions which authorised users were expected to meet if they accessed the register. "Work is underway to improve the protection of personal information within our registers, with a priority to address risks of harm. This work will involve improvements across policy, contractual, operational and digital aspects of register access," it said. A person affected by the breach was told in a message from NZTA that their full name and address were accessed last year. "We have been unable to confirm the reason why your name and address was accessed. If you feel that your personal safety is at risk, we encourage you to contact NZ Police directly," the message said.
Otago Daily Times
30-07-2025
- Automotive
- Otago Daily Times
Vehicles stolen after NZTA database breach
Photo: RNZ A privacy breach exposed the details of nearly 1000 people in an NZ Transport Agency database over the course of 12 months. The agency said the breach was suspected to have resulted in at least 13 vehicles being targeted for theft. It admitted the problem to RNZ after one of the people affected contacted RNZ. The agency said the problem involved the agency's Motochek system, which allowed registered users to electronically access information held on the Motor Vehicle Register. "NZTA became aware of the breach in May 2025, via a customer complaint and through police as a part of an ongoing investigation. We determined that the unauthorised access resulted from the Motocheck account of an ex-employee of Auckland Auto Collections Ltd being used to access people's names and addresses from the MVR," it said in a statement. "To date we have determined that names and addresses of 951 people were accessed improperly over the 12 months to May 2025, and that at least 13 of these vehicles are suspected to have been targeted for theft." The agency said it was contacting potentially affected people to advise them of the breach, update them on actions being taken to address the situation, and to provide support and advice to address their concerns. "We have sincerely apologised to those affected for the inconvenience and distress caused by the breach," it said. NZTA said it was also assisting police with their investigations of the breach and vehicles which might have been targeted for theft. It had also notified the Office of the Privacy Commissioner. NZTA said it had systems and processes to protect people's privacy, including the terms and conditions which authorised users were expected to meet if they accessed the register. "Work is underway to improve the protection of personal information within our registers, with a priority to address risks of harm. This work will involve improvements across policy, contractual, operational and digital aspects of register access," it said. A person affected by the breach was told in a message from NZTA that their full name and address were accessed last year. "We have been unable to confirm the reason why your name and address was accessed. If you feel that your personal safety is at risk, we encourage you to contact NZ Police directly," the message said.
Business Recorder
28-07-2025
- Automotive
- Business Recorder
Ajrak plates backlog: motorcyle applications for July could soon cross 100,000
Sindh's Motor Registration (MR) Wing Excise and Taxation (E&T) Department receieved 60,000 applications for new Ajrak motorcycle number plates during the first three weeks of July, while some 90,000 four-wheeler plates, ready since 2022, languish in their offices. Owners of vehicles are unwilling to collect these plates for reasons that are unclear, although one may be that they are looking to sell their vehicles and want to pass the responsibility on to the new owner. Meanwhile, the high number of motorcycle plate applications can be linked to a campaign launched by the Sindh traffic police to strictly implement traffic rules and regulations. These includes a requirement to have an original security featured number plate (which come with a price tag of Rs1850 for bikes and Rs2450 for cars) as well as a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) smart card, which has a standard cost of Rs1600. Middle-class people who can afford a motorcycle for commuting claim to be distraught because of the crackdown though they might find some relief in the fact that if they had paid a plate registration fee in the past, this amount will be deducted from the cost of a new plate. The E&T department has extended the deadline for the number plates till August 14, and it may be extended further still. According to officials of the Sindh Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department, the department has registered 9 million vehicles including four and two wheelers since the 1970s. It has issued approximately 2 million new security featured number plates since 14 April, 2022 including ones with the Ajrak design. The National Radio and Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC) under the Ministry of Defence Production is handling the Karachi Safe City (KSC) project and number plates of vehicles. Upgraded high-resolution cameras with top-notch capability and equipment by the NRTC can read and detect special security features on the number plates. Dealing with high volumes of applications Talking to Business Recorder, an official of the department said 295 bike owners applied for number plates in May 2025 and 10,000 in June. In the first three weeks of July, the department recieved a further 61,000 applications, and the figure may cross 100,000 by the end of July. 'How is it possible to complete the orders at one time?,' he said. 'We have a capacity of preparing between 2,500 to 5,000 number plates of both two and four wheelers a day. We have to manage number plates of the old/backlog and new/advanced registered vehicles. Owing to substantial pressure, we are printing plates in Karachi, Lahore and Haripur,' he said. To deal with the backlog, a 24/7 centre was opened recently at Boat Basin, while two centres already exist in Awami Markaz, Shahrah-e-Faisal and Civic Centre and are open from 9am to 5pm excluding Saturdays and Sundays. Most recently, a counter has been set up in the Karachi Press Club (KPC) by the Sindh Excise and Taxation Department to provide facilities to journalists. It has been operational for members of the KPC since Monday (today). Services include payment of car annual tax, as well as issuance of both car and motorbike number plates. The entire system will be streamlined within one or two years and then there will be no need for new centres in the port city, officials have said. The E&T department is also offering online facilities such as applying for number plates and paying taxes. To deal with shortage of staff, the motor registration of E&T Department has absorbed some 200 staff from other departments. This includes the property tax department, whose work was handed over to local bodies around a year back. The government has put professional tax and entertainment duty on hold for a year to give relief to people, and the staff from these units has also been adjusted into the motor registration (MR) wing of the E&T Department.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Stonegate Capital Partners Updates Coverage On Aemetis, Inc. (AMTX) Q1 2025
Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - June 16, 2025) - Stonegate Capital Partners updates coverage on Aemetis, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMTX). In the first quarter of 2025, Aemetis reported total revenues of $42.9M, compared to $72.6M in the same period last year, with the year-over-year decline primarily driven by shifts in timing in receiving new government biodiesel contracts in India. Net loss for the quarter was $24.5M, relatively flat versus a net loss of $24.2M in 1Q24, reflecting ongoing investment in growth initiatives and higher interest expenses. The Company ended the quarter with $0.5M in cash, down from $0.9M at year-end, though liquidity was bolstered by $19.0M in cash proceeds from the sale of transferable investment tax credits. Additional tax credit sales, including those under the Section 45Z program, are expected later in 2025. To view the full announcement, including downloadable images, bios, and more, click here. Key Takeaways: Federal and state-level policy developments, including (1) nationwide move from E10 to year-round E15 ethanol blends; (2) expanding state and federal low-carbon fuel standards that incentivize investment and reward low-CI production; (3) IRS establishment of provisional emissions rate for dairy RNG and 45Z production tax credits; and (4) a 20-year mandate to increase low-carbon fuel usage. Aemetis RNG is starting to gain traction with its production facilities in place and operating. Revenue increased 140% year-over-year in Q1 2025. 19 dairy digesters are operational and 26 expected online by year-end. Ethanol and India Biofuels segments continue to perform through long-term infrastructure upgrades and favorable policy support, despite short-term pricing pressures. Ethanol operations are benefiting from completed solar microgrid upgrades and the development of the MVR system, while India Biofuels grew 27% in Q1 and is preparing for a potential IPO. Click image above to view full announcement. Stonegate Capital Partners is a leading capital markets advisory firm providing investor relations, equity research, and institutional investor outreach services for public companies. Our affiliate, Stonegate Capital Markets (member FINRA) provides a full spectrum of investment banking, equity research and capital raising for public and private companies. Contacts: Stonegate Capital Partners (214) 987-4121 info@ Stonegate, Inc. To view the source version of this press release, please visit Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Pinellas man blames error on state report for uptick in car insurance rates
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Steven Foley was stunned when he shopped for cheaper car insurance, only to discover why his rates were going up drastically. He found that an accident from August 2023 is showing up on his Motor Vehicle Report, known as an MVR, as an 'at fault' accident. In reality, he said the accident was declared at 'not at fault' by both the insurance company he had at the time and the Florida traffic crash report, filled out by law enforcement at the scene. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now In fact, records show the driver who hit Foley was cited for careless driving and driving without a valid driver's license. 'I called the Florida Highway Patrol, state trooper who did the accident and they said, 'No, we transferred it as not at fault.' But it's on my MVR report, and the insurance companies now cannot override it,' Foley said. 'So they want to increase my insurance over $800 more each six months. Apparently, someone must have hit 'at fault' when they transferred some paperwork but no one says they did it, so I'm stuck.' 2-year-old rescued from luggage system, X-ray machine before Tampa vacation Foley said he ran into roadblocks getting this fixed by either his insurance company or Florida Highway Patrol, so he called Better Call Behnken to get to the bottom of this. Consumer Investigator Shannon Behnken called both and this is being looked into to find out what went wrong. In the meantime, Tampa Bay drivers should take note. New data shows Florida ranks in the top three states where car insurance costs the most. In addition, data from online insurance agent Insurify predicts Florida rates will jump another 10 percent this year, while the national average is 5%. Part of what determines your risk is your accident history, as listed in your Motor Vehicle Report, maintained by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. That's why is important to request a copy of your report and try to correct mistakes — just like Foley is. 'I want it off my record because it's going to be on there for years and increase my premium for years,' he said. If you want to a copy of your own Motor Vehicle Report to check its accuracy, you can request one through the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
